# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122980008` · 10/09/2012 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Mantrip
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
- **Mine:** [5001267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001267)
## Narrative

Employee was riding in transportation bus to work site when a back pack fell from overhead storage and struck her on the head. Medical evaluation and full work release received on 10/09/2012. On 10/15/2012, employee reports symptoms possibly from the October 9th incident and was re-evaluated on 10/16/2012.

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